The following summary of calls for service/reports filed by the Riley County Police Department is a portion of those received by police. Some names, addresses, and case details are withheld to follow local, state, and federal law as well as in an attempt to protect community members from being victimized further. Those arrested are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. MANHATTAN, KAN. – Officers filed a report for criminal damage to property and theft in the 1800 block of College Ave in Manhattan on July 15, 2020, at approximately 3:08 PM. Officers listed a 29-year-old female and…
Author: KMAN Staff
You can go ahead and add coin circulation to the list of things impacted by COVID-19. The United States has recently begun experiencing a decrease in the amount of quarters, dimes, nickels and pennies in circulation due to the ongoing pandemic. Larie Schoap, vice president of ESB Financial, says the shortage began when the United States Mint, the government bureau responsible for coin production, started limiting the number of on-site workers to prevent the spread COVID-19, leading to a decrease in coin production. “The Federal Reserve orders coins from the U.S. Mint and the Federal Reserve determines how many coins…
A draft reopening plan focused on teaching and learning methods was shared Wednesday with the Manhattan/Ogden School Board. Superintendent Dr. Marvin Wade says even with the governor’s announcement to delay the start of the school year, the district’s plan is still fine. Guidance was received from the state department of education last week. The guidance stresses learning, but also focus on the operations side. Wade says they feel pretty good, but need to be held accountable and be willing to make changes. Wade says the state school board approved their draft plan Wednesday morning. A letter will be sent out…
Thursday’s program featured Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Jason Smith.
Local health officials say they are in regular contact with area schools, saying the feasibility of returning to in-person instruction is dependent on the communities actions in the coming months. During a Facebook live update, Riley County Health Department Director Julie Gibbs reported 7 new positive COVID-19 tests and 4 recoveries — a net increase of 3 cases — since Tuesday, July 14th. That brings the county to 136 active cases, 232 reported recoveries and 3 deaths out of 371 total confirmed cases. No positive patients are accounted for in Manhattan’s Ascension Via Christi Hospital, though 4 persons with symptoms…
Looking to shore up future finances, Manhattan is looking at replacing the existing economic development sales tax with one that extends city-wide. City Commissioners at their Tuesday work session discussed 2021 budget requests from the Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce and affiliated organizations like the Convention and Visitors Bureau. They further examined Manhattan’s economic development fund and ways to use existing and possible future revenue to support job creation and employee retention, public infrastructure and housing projects as well as debt and property tax reduction initiatives. Chamber officials requested just over $383,000 in the next fiscal year, a $150,000 drop…
The following summary of calls for service/reports filed by the Riley County Police Department is a portion of those received by police. Some names, addresses, and case details are withheld to follow local, state, and federal law as well as in an attempt to protect community members from being victimized further. Those arrested are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. MANHATTAN, KAN. – Officers filed a report for burglary and criminal trespass in the 5700 block of Saddle Rock Rd in Manhattan on July 14, 2020, at approximately 3:22 PM. Officers listed a 49-year-old female as the…
Local emergency-services departments are set to face off in the 17th annual Battle of the Badges blood drive. The friendly competition will take place at St. Thomas More Catholic Church, which is located at 2900 Kimball Ave., on July 20 from 11:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. and July 21 from 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.. In a addition to giving blood, donors will have a chance to vote for either the Riley County Police Department, Riley County Emergency Medical Services or the Manhattan Fire Department. “We all wear a lot of different hats,” Gregg Van De Creek, a captain in…
USD 383 Manhattan/Ogden Schools Assistant Superintendent Eric Reid and school board member Jurdene Coleman previewed Wednesday’s school board meeting and reopening draft plan for the schools. Manhattan Christian College President Kevin Ingram also joined us to discuss the schools plans for the fall.
The following summary of calls for service/reports filed by the Riley County Police Department is a portion of those received by police. Some names, addresses, and case details are withheld to follow local, state, and federal law as well as in an attempt to protect community members from being victimized further. Those arrested are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. MANHATTAN, KAN. – Officers filed a report for aggravated transmit visual of child 12-18 years with intent to harass; offender less than 19 and computer unlawful acts in Manhattan on July 13, 2020, at approximately 4:43 PM.…